Nine homes with garages at Land To The Rear Of Holly House, The Lane, Briston

What was proposed

The application sought nine market homes, including detached houses, semi-detached bungalows, an access road, driveways and garages.

“BRISTON – PF/24/1030 - Erection of 9 dwellings with garages (4 no. two-storey detached dwellings, 3 no. 1 ½ storey detached dwellings and 2 no. semi-detached bungalows); associated access road and driveways; detached and attached garages at Land To The Rear Of, Holly House, The Lane, Briston…”

“PF/19/1648 Erection of 9 dwellings with garages (3 no. two-storey detached dwellings, 2 no. two-storey semi-detached dwellings and 4 no. semi-detached chalet bungalows); associated access road and driveways (Revised plans/details relating to changes to site layout, design, elevation and floor plan changes and substitution of detached garaging with attached garaging). Approved 20.07.2021”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site lies north of Orchard Close and Baldwins Close, is enclosed by hedges and trees, and borders an agricultural field to the north.

“The site is located to the north of Orchard Close and Baldwins Close within the village of Briston. Bounded by hedging and trees, the site itself if largely void of significant features. Dwellings surround the site, except to the north, which is an agricultural field. Large metal gates are located at the end of Bure Road, Orchard Close.”

Officer report

Earlier applications

Earlier applications for twelve shared ownership homes and nine dwellings were approved, while an earlier twelve-home proposal was refused.

“PF/15/0352 Erection of twelve shared ownership dwellings with garages Refused 09.07.2015”

Officer report

Consultation and objections

The parish council objected, while six public representations raised concerns about privacy, traffic, ecology, construction, drainage, services and further development.

“North Norfolk District Council Landscape: Initial – Further information required. Final – No objection subject to nutrient credit certificates being provided…”

“Six received with objections on the following summarised grounds: • Loss of mature hedgerow and trees; • Development would harm sites wildlife and ecological value; • New trees and hedges should be required as part of any approval; • Contractor vehicle should be contained within the site and should not park on Orchard Close; • Long working hours and construction activities would harm residents amenity; • The development would result in a loss of privacy for existing…”

Officer report

Who spoke

A parish council representative spoke, followed by the local member, Councillor A Fletcher.

The vote and decision

Councillor A Brown proposed the officer recommendation, Councillor L Vickers seconded it, and the application was approved by 10 votes to 2.

“The Officer Recommendation was proposed by Councillor A Brown and seconded by Councillor L Vickers…”

“That Planning Application PF/24/1030 be APRROVED in accordance with the Officers recommendation.”

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